Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 3. by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Illustrator Benett, Léon, 1838-1917
Translator D'Anvers, N., 1844-1933
Title Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 3.
The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century
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Summary "Celebrated Travels and Travellers, Part 3" by Jules Verne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the journeys and discoveries of various celebrated explorers from the 19th century, providing insights into their adventures and the geographical knowledge gained through their travels. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in exploration, geography, and the historical context of travel narratives. The opening of the book lays the groundwork for an exploration of significant geographical discoveries and the key figures who contributed to this knowledge during a time of social and political turbulence. It discusses the slowdown of explorations due to the Republic and Empire influences in France and highlights the early contributions of explorers like Seetzen and Burckhardt to the understanding of regions such as Syria, Palestine, and the Arab world. The narrative sets the stage for detailed discussions on various expeditions and the accounts of these explorers, emphasizing the rich experiences and challenges they faced in their quests for knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Voyages and travels
Subject Discoveries in geography
Subject Explorers
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EBook-No. 26658
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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